“Sunderland at home on New Year’s Day stands out massively because of the size of the club and the fact they’ve just suffered back-to-back relegations.

“It’s a club with a wonderful fanbase and you’d expect them to bring thousands down as well, especially if their team is up there, which they will expect to be given the size of the club and their budget.

“They will be expecting to do what Wigan and Blackburn did last season.

“The fans will look out for the local games, so Fleetwood on Easter Monday is a good one. You’ve got Rochdale away on Boxing Day as well, which is a nice, short trip.

“We’ve lost some local games but we’ve gained Accrington, so all the local ones will be exciting for the supporters.”

Blackpool have been linked with yet another midfielder –Manchester United youngster Matty Willock.

The Daily Mail has reported the Seasiders are looking at taking the 21-year-old on a season-long loan.

Willock spent six months on loan with Scottish side St Johnstone last season and is again expected to be loaned out for 2018/19.

He has previously spent time on loan at Dutch sides FC Utrecht and Jong FC Utrecht.

Described as a tricky midfielder, Willock is one of three footballing brothers who all came through the academy at Arsenal. The youngest, Joe, remains at the Emirates and Chris joined Benfica last year.